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Deloitte is involved in a domino effect of U.S. corporations scaling back their DEI initiatives. An increasing number of companies are shifting their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts or removing them all together. Google will no longer recognize Black History Month and Pride Month on its calendar, per USA Today, while Disney says it will turn its focus from DEI to business outcomes and values, notes Business Insider. There is a growing push from conservatives such as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, and President Donald Trump. Per ABC News, Trump’s administration believes “DEI creates and then amplifies prejudicial hostility and exacerbates interpersonal conflict.” However, Christie Smith, former vice president of inclusion and diversity at Apple and C-Suite adviser, told the outlet, “When done right, DEI policies improve employee engagement, reduce turnover, and foster innovation by bringing diverse perspectives to the table. But the impact depends...
Dwyane Wade has remained vocal in his support of transgender youth. This is in part due to having his own child, Zaya, who identifies as transgender. She shared the news in 2020 amid anti-trans legislation in the state of Florida, The Associated Press reports. The Wade family chose to sell their home in Florida as a result and moved to California in 2023. “We’ve done so many great things here so it wasn’t easy to leave,” Wade told the outlet . “But the community wasn’t here for Zaya, so the community wasn’t here for us.” Now, Wade is taking greater strides to create a more inclusive environment for transgender people and their families through the establishment of Translatable , described as a digital platform that will create community for trans youth while providing their family and friends with educational resources. The venture was announced on Thursday, May 23, 2024, during the Elevate Prize Foundation’s Make Good Famous Summit. Wade was also presented with the nonprofit’s...
Venus Williams is fighting a new battle off the courts to shed light on pay inequity. In an interview with E! News on Equal Pay Day, Williams gets candid about her experience at the Grand Slams, which is where the tennis star realized she was under-compensated in comparison to male athletes. The reality was hard to grapple with, leading Venus Williams to use her influence in hopes of a more hopeful future for young women. To do so, Venus William’s company EleVen, is spearheading the #PrivilegeTax movement, and Credit Karma, Twilio and A&E have hopped on board, Vanity Fair reports. “The #PrivilegeTax movement is what we’ve coined as this real data that shows that women only make 82 cents for every dollar that men make and it’s a serious problem,” Venus Williams told E! News. “I’m very passionate about it because this happened to me.” She continued: “I’m very excited to be partnering with many companies to close this gap, to raise awareness, to raise money at a grassroots level and...
Idris and Sabrina Elba are a couple that balance the power of both loving and working hard together. In 2021, the Elbas signed a deal with Crunchyroll to executive produce an Afro-futuristic sci-fi animated series, as previously reported by AfroTech. The two entrepreneurs are now back with another business venture aiming to uplift spirits within the community. According to Vogue, the Elbas announced the upcoming launch of their new brand, S’Able Labs — a genderless skincare line targeted toward people of color. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Idris Elba (@idriselba) Its name plays on the lovebirds’ surname being spelled backward as “Sable.” Although the name was thought of by Idris, the idea for the wellness brand was sparked through one of their conversations regarding self-care during the heavy impact on social life due to the pandemic. “We realized quickly that there was no one doing it in the wellness space that looked like, spoke like or felt like us—there was no...
Dr. Raven Baxter is paving the way for a brighter future for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The molecular biologist — also known as Dr. Raven the Science Maven — embraces various mediums such as content creation, education, and music to spread awareness with hopes to foster creative thinking and create an inclusive space for students. Baxter’s purpose work stemmed from the lack of representation and mentorship for the Black community. The scientist made it her mission to create a better experience for those to follow, which is why she launched STEMbassy in 2020 — a science advocacy organization and web series that encourages Black voices to combine STEM topics with real-life situations. “What inspired me was the lack of representation I was seeing when it came to people like myself having a voice in the industry. I founded STEMbassy to create a place where people from all fields can gather to talk about science, technology, engineering, and...
Naomi Osaka’s latest Nike collection is live, and this time she’s coming in hot as a triple threat. “Sooooooo I tried my best at styling, curating and photographing my newest collection with Nike. When it was in the process of creation, it was important to me that there was something for everyone which means more versatile, gender-neutral pieces in my favorite colors and of course the legendary camo print haha,” Osaka wrote on Instagram. Osaka was at the forefront of the creation of the collection operating as the stylist, curator, and to our surprise the photographer. In a recent promotional campaign posted on Nike Women, Osaka is accompanied by Nike Apparel Designer Carly Ellis and Stylist Shibon Kennedy as she immerses herself in the details of the collection. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nike Women (@nikewomen) The project proved to be fun for Osaka who basked in the chance to create clothes pushing the boundaries of fashion while ensuring nobody would be left...
Women-focused private equity fund Alitheia IDF has raised $100 million to support “gender-diverse businesses” in Africa. This news follows just one year after raising $75 million, TechCrunch reports. Participating investors include the African Development Bank, Bank of Industry Nigeria, FinDev Canada, Dutch Good Growth Fund, and the European Investment Bank. Closing the round, European Investment Bank (EIB) committed $24.6 million. The goal of the funding is to combat the present financial gap for women-led businesses in the continent. According to a report, “Female single founders and female-only founding teams have raised less than 1% of the total raised on the continent this year so far.” “Globally, women have tremendous purchasing power as consumers and controllers of household economics. In the same vein, women entrepreneurs have a significant presence in Africa’s SME sector with African women making up 58% of the continent’s self-employed population. However, despite this...
Lil Yachty is about to have all of our manis and pedis looking right! According to REVOLT, the Quality Control rapper is set to launch Crete a gender-neutral nail polish line designed for both men and women. “I’d like to introduce my new nail paint line @crete_co,” said Lil Yachty in an Instagram post. “FIRST COLOR DROP MAY 21. 4 ALL GENDERS. FOR YOU, NOT THEM! Through Crete, the rapper hopes to inspire people of all genders to express themselves freely! View this post on Instagram A post shared by ^CONCRETE BOY BOAT^ ?? (@lilyachty) Nail polish has always been a way for the rapper to express himself and he has been seen rocking an assortment of nail polish colors and nail art designs so it was a no-brainer for him to develop his own line. This announcement comes just a year after his public support of 17-year-old Trevor Wilkinson who was punished with in-school suspension at Clyde High School in West Texas for wearing nail polish in school last November. Wilkinson said in a...
This week, Howard University President Wayne A. I. Frederick announced that the renowned college received a generous gift of $1 million from Trustee Jim Murren and his wife Mrs. Heather Murren to launch the Center for Women, Gender and Global Leadership at Howard University. According to a statement published by the university , the gift will jumpstart a multi-million fundraising effort toward an “interdisciplinary, student-centered, faculty-led institute that works with professional programs in health, business, communications and law, as well as majors in the arts and sciences.” “We are extremely grateful to Trustee Jim Murren and Mrs. Heather Hay Murren for this generous $1 million gift to create the Center for Women, Gender and Global Leadership at Howard University,” said President Frederick in a statement . “Our students’ college experiences will be significantly enriched through this program, which will empower Black women to continue to take their rightful place as leaders...
Entrepreneurship for Black, marginalized, people are often birthed from necessity and survival. Creating avenues of access for people who are often denied opportunities is a selfless act that is as a result of having been on the receiving end of closed minds, closed doors, and an extremely minuscule range of what it is to truly be “diverse” and “inclusive”. For the trans actress, activist, and entrepreneur Angelica Ross , TransTech Social became her passion project to “empower trans and gender non-conforming people through on-the-job training in leadership and workplace skills”. For many, the name of Angelica Ross would be synonymous with hit television shows such as POSE and American Horror Story, or her activism for trans and racial equality, however, Ross is also a self-taught tech expert. Ross’s TransTech Social is a platform centered around the upliftment for trans, queer, and gender non-conforming people with a grander purpose of providing tech education and employment–aiding...
American Express understands the fight for racial and gender equity across the globe is far from over, so it has announced another plan of action as part of its long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion. Today, the global financial service company announced that it plans to launch a series of internal and external initiatives and resources supported by a $1 billion investment toward “enhancing diverse representation and equal opportunities for its colleagues, customers and communities,” as reported in a statement . “American Express has a long-standing commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace that reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve,” said Stephen J. Squeri , Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Central to this commitment is standing up against racism and eliminating barriers that have prevented people of all racial, ethnic and gender identities from having equal opportunities to pursue their aspirations. To build on the...